Cycling News & Blog Articles

At Merlin, we know just how important the right set of tyres can be. For this, we’ve asked the team at Merlin for their favourites to help you with your next tyre upgrade. Whether, it’s road, gravel, trail or enduro, our selection will have you covered! Road Challenge Criterium RS – Andy Mc in the […]

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A New Year is always an exciting time. We are past the shortest day, the evenings are getting a little bit brighter and we can smell Spring on the horizon. As we gear up for another exciting year at Merlin, have a look at what new products have already landed with us this January. BBB […]

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Reverse Components are a brand well established in the mountain bike world. Based in Germany and with over 20 years’ experience, it’s no wonder they are ahead of the game when it comes to making quality-assured parts for bikes. At Merlin, we’ve been given the opportunity to test one of their more niche products, seat […]

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Merlin’s expansive range of rear suspension can make it difficult to make a choice when considering a new one. For this reason, we’ve created the ultimate guide on choosing the right shock for you. Size Our first consideration when it comes to shocks is sizing. There are two distinct ways in which you can do […]

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Take a look at what the staff at Merlin are riding! In our first Blog, we take a look at my newly built Kinesis GX Race gravel bike. As one of the Purchasing Team at Merlin, I get to look at all of the new and shiny bits of kit that get launched every year […]

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With an expansive collection of riding accessories out there, which ones really have you covered when you need them? Camelbak MULE 5 Waist Pack Well known for the success of their many hydration products, Camelbak’s MULE 5 Waist Pack is no exception. As our first choice of essentials to take with you riding, this waist […]

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Christmas is fast approaching, and if you’re looking to buy the cyclist in your life something for their stocking (or treat yourself!) have a read below to see what the Merlin staff are asking for! Let us know in the comments below what you are asking for… Pirelli Cinturato Gravel M Tyres Gravel riding is […]

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raomain At Merlin Cycles, we live and breathe cycling, so when the opportunity arose to attend an exclusive “Evening With” professional cyclist Romain Bardet, we jumped at the chance. The event, held at the venue of our close friends Rivington Brewing Co. This is a perfect setting for a night of camaraderie, storytelling, and cycling […]

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Fresh from the UCI Track Champions League round in Apeldoorn, and ahead of the London round this weekend (6th and 7th December) at Lee Valley Velopark, we catch up for a chat with Merlin sponsored rider Jair. A 31 year old track cyclist from Suriname and is currently 9th in the League standings ahead of […]

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Are you finding yourself lacking in energy come winter riding? Well, we’ve got you covered. In this blog we’ve selected some of our favourites to ensure your winter ventures are fuelled the right way. Snacks Arguably, energy bars are most crucial to a correctly fuelled ride, but with so many options available these days, which […]

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With the reworking of the iconic Deathgrip mountain bike handlebar grip, Merlin Cycles sit down for a coffee and a chat with Mark Noble from DMR to go over all things about the brand and to look at some of the details of the new Deathgrip 2. Mark, great to catch up with you. For […]

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With the first cold snap of the year, we take a look at some of the best winter cycling products at Merlin Cycles to keep you riding all through the chillier weather. Sidi Winter Cycling Boots – Road & MTB The new range of Sidi winter boots are proving to be really popular. Starting with […]

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With November already with us, we’ve put together our top 5 arrivals from this month. Sidi Nubes Winter Road Cycling Shoes This water resistant racing shoe proves its price for its all round comfort and function throughout the testing conditions of winter. While maintaining the essential aspects of any high performance racing shoe, the Nubes […]

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Merlin Cycles have worked with Crono for a number of years now. We were impressed with the range and quality of their workmanship from the first day we saw them, and are proud to be the only retailer in the UK to purchase them from. A brand that is well known in Europe, Crono have […]

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The Castelli Espresso range was expanded this Autumn with the addition of a number of products perfect for the cooler months. Through the summer months, the Espresso kit was a popular range offering clean looks and a great range of colours as well as the expected high-performance we’ve all come to expect from the Italian […]

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How to wax your chain is perhaps one of the most asked questions we get here at Merlin Cycles in our shop. Thankfully Silca have made life a lot easier with their Ultimate Chain Waxing System. In this blog, we break down the steps to using the Ultimate Chain Waxing System and to achieve the […]

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In the latest installment of our chats with the brands we stock, we catch up with Mark Robinson, the European Territory Manager from Lezyne to chat lights, pumps and multitools! Read on to find out more! Tell us about the history of Lezyne? Where is the brand originally from? Lezyne was founded in 2007, by […]

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The weather has certainly changed here in the North West of England, and so have the products coming through the Goods In guys. The short sleeves have been replaced by longs, LED lights are flying out and every other order seems to have mudguards on! We take a look at some of the new and […]

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As the long, dark winter approaches, read my top tips for the best way to combat winter and keep cycling throughout the colder, wetter months. Riding through Winter may seem like a daunting experience at first, but with a little bit of preparation not only does it prepare you for the better weather ahead, but […]

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The summer and early autumn months offer the ideal weather conditions for gravel biking — a thrilling, off-road experience for the adventurous cyclist. Initially gaining popularity in the US, thanks to undisturbed patches of rough terrain that stretch for miles, gravel cycling is a relatively new phenomenon here in the UK.  With the sport being […]

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